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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Do you mean kids get bullied or beat up, or what’s happening at Eastern?[/quote]

Our DC likes Eastern overall, and really likes the Magnet. He says the lunch room is loud, and the kids in his PE/health class mess around a ton. But, he doesn't notice much difference in his science and math classes (non-magnet) in terms of mis-behaving. No bullying or beating up to be reported.[/quote]

I teach at Eastern. There aren’t fights or attacks between the magnet and comprehensive students. Last year, there were two fights between magnet students. [/quote]

That is straight up not true.  Or you are simply unaware.

I do know that admin at all schools likes to downplay incidents, so maybe that is influencing your viewpoint.

But there have definitely been issues.[/quote]

DP. Like what? Could you pleasay more about this? My DC is timid and therefore the academics aren’t the only factor for us. [/quote]

Yes, please list the specific incidents of fights between the two populations. Don’t name names, but since you have such certainty, you can tell grade levels, approximate dates, and locations.[/quote]

There have definitely been incidents in the 6th grade, during lunch.  Multiple incidents.  Enough that parents have approached admin.

You don’t have to believe me.  I’m not trying to convince anyone of anything.  Just that it’s a tough school environment and that it’s something to consider, depending on how your 11 year old might react to that kind of environment.

Some kids just let it roll off their backs and some kids have a harder time (especially with the racially charged language).

I would definitely get in touch with some 6th grade parents and get input from them directly.[/quote]

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